San Ramon Chiropractor Comments on Vaccines

Vaccination is receiving a lot of attention these days. There is uncertainty whether or not vaccinations increase the odds of an infant developing autism. This commentary is basically my opinion on the matter. Obviously, parents are ultimately responsible for doing the research, and making the decision in the best interests of the child.

Here's what the pro-vaccination camp says: vaccines have basically eradicated major diseases like polio and small pox. When everyone is vaccinated, everyone is protected. Those who hold out reduce the effectiveness of the goal of vaccines.

Here's what the anti-vaccination camp says: the number of autistic children increased proportionally with use of vaccines. Thimerosol, a mercury-based preservative can cause neurological deficits. And, the diseases like polio and small pox were already on the decline in the population before the arrival of vaccines.

What is a parent to do? Some feel that not vaccinating their child is irresponsible, as it makes them vulnerable to deadly diseases unnecessarily. Other parents think the opposite, that it is unconscionable to inject viral particles in an infant's pristine bloodstream. The true position is still yet to be decided.

As a San Francisco chiropractor, I naturally have an inclination to revere the natural abilities of the human body when it comes to fighting disease. Now, of course there are instances where the disease overtakes the body's defense system, and drugs and/or surgical intervention may be needed to survive. But I feel that, for most cases of disease, proper hygiene, and taking good care of oneself are much more effective, and cost-effective, than relying only on drugs. So that is why I have chosen not to have my child vaccinated.

In my research on the subject, I have come across the theory of "excitotoxins", that some researchers in the anti-aging field feel are a major cause of degenerative diseases. As you may know, vaccines are weakened viral particles of a particular strain of virus. When injected into the body, the body's immune system analzyes it, categorizes it, and synthesizes antibodies to neutralize the viral particle. So when the real virus comes in contact with the body, the antibodies are already there to attack.

The problem with this is that the viral particles are "not naturally occuring". They are fragments of something else. So, what may actually happen is that the immune cells "sense" a foreign invader, and not only do they synthesize antibodies, they secrete "excitotoxins" to destroy whatever is out there. This is done by the lymphocytes. The excitotoxins damage nerve tissue and organ tissue in the process. It's like firing a machine gun in the dark, trying to hit something. These excitotoxins can damage brain cells, leading to diseases like Alzheimer's disease.

Also, viral particles from a vaccine may take residence in the body's organs, and may reconstitute to form harmful viral forms, especially if exposed to oxidation, which occurs in the body daily.

Lastly, I read that a recent Japanese study showed that a particular vaccine (I forgot which kind) resulted in NO increased antibody levels, thereby offering no protection. Think about it, millions of people get vaccines each year (for the flu, vaccines for their infants), but there is no follow-up test to see if it actually worked (caused an increase in antibodies for the particular virus).

So, this is a subject that will remain controversial, unless definitive research proves one side or the other.

Dr. Dan
San Francisco Chiropractor